Is MT Jalveer an Indian Ship? Government Clears Confusion After Oman Coast Attack
The Indian government said MT Jalveer is not an Indian ship. The Guinea-Bissau-flagged tanker had 20 Indian seafarers on board, all of whom are safe.
The Indian government said MT Jalveer is not an Indian ship. The Guinea-Bissau-flagged tanker had 20 Indian seafarers on board, all of whom are safe.
India’s first locally assembled Airbus C295 military transport aircraft has successfully completed its maiden test flight from Vadodara, marking a major milestone for the country’s defence manufacturing sector.
The Indian Air Force’s Western Air Command has saved 143 lives through casualty evacuation operations in Ladakh during 2026, including the recent airlift of five critically ill patients to Chandigarh.
Group Captain Animesh Patni, an Indian Air Force officer and S-400 squadron commander, received the Vir Chakra for his leadership during Operation Sindoor and his role in protecting key military assets.
The Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 449 crore contract with Accord Software and Systems to supply 20 advanced ECGNSS jammers for the Indian Navy, strengthening maritime security and indigenous defence capabilities.
India and Indonesia are deepening defence ties through the BrahMos missile deal. The agreement strengthens maritime security, boosts India’s defence exports, and supports both nations’ strategic goals in the Indo-Pacific region.
SAIC has secured a leading position on the U.S. Air Force’s $192 million ABMS Digital Infrastructure Network Developer contract, supporting the DAF Battle Network with AI, cloud, networking, and digital engineering capabilities.
President Droupadi Murmu presented 51 gallantry awards, including seven Kirti Chakras, 15 Vir Chakras, and 29 Shaurya Chakras. Gaganyaan astronaut-designate Air Commodore Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair received a Kirti Chakra.
Officials said the groups have destroyed more than 20 Russian-made Shahed-type attack drones and Zala reconnaissance UAVs.
India accounted for 8.2% of global arms imports during 2021–25, ranking second only to Ukraine.